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Student Retention Research Assistant - DMU Students Only

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1090140


De Montfort University (Leicester)


09/12/2024


Other - See Job


110 hours per person


Smart Casual

Pay


£11.91


£1.86

Description

Role

Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.  

There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:  

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career. 

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job. 

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement. 

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth. 

THE ROLE 

The department of Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities at De Montfort University are looking to recruit a Student Retention Research Assistant.

Please note that this role is only open to current DMU Students

Expected start date: TBC

Expected end date: 31.03.2025

Expected interview date: 9/12/2024 and 10/12/2024

Rate of pay: £11.91

Holiday Pay: £1.86

This role is a Hybrid role working both from home and De Montfort University. 

 

Duties and responsibilities

  • To support the development of outputs for a student retention research project 
  • To work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including academic and professional services colleagues within DMU and at partner institutions
  • To arrange and run student-led focus groups/surveys/interviews to gain an authentic understanding of student experience
  • To collate, evaluate, analyse and report back key findings from the research focus groups, interviews and surveys
  • To undertake data analysis
  • To follow appropriate confidentiality and ethical practices
  • To undertake associated project duties as requested

Skills and experience

Qualifications and Training:

  • Currently studying on a course at DMU, Leicester campus and throughout the duration of the role 

Previous Work Experience 

  • Working with others in a professional context
Specific Knowledge / Skills / Abilities required:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Ability to work on your own initiative
  • Team working skills
  • Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages (e.g., Word, MSTeams, Outlook)Competence in using Microsoft Excel and working with data
  • Ability to work with confidential material
  • Experience of undertaking research, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation
  • An understanding of the issues relating to student engagement and student representation
  • Ability to present information in an engaging graphical way
  • Ability to undertake qualitative analysis
Motivation / Attitude:
  • Professional approach to work
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Good organisational skills

Location
De Montfort University

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre.  

Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.  

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU Unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE 

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If you are a DMU student and require help creating a CV/Cover Letter, why not make use of the Careers Team Skills Hub, available via MyGateway by clicking HERE 

 

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